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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: High time we let young people take the lead
OPINION: We shouldn't dismiss young people so easily.
Jo Raphael: Drenching puts dampener on holidays
OPINION: It’s time to break out the wet-weather contingencies.
Felix Desmarais: Sort your driving out, Aotearoa
Felix Desmarais has five tips on how to improve your driving.
Ngahi Bidois: Look after number one first
OPINION: I need to put my oxygen mask on first so I can help others.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Kuia uplifted in answer to plea from mokopuna
OPINION: It was a spiritual, emotional and tremendously moving experience.
Green streets: Why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow
OPINION: A connection with nature is vital for our personal wellbeing.
Premium stories of 2022: Felix Desmarais: Hey Tip Top - if you're culling icecream flavours this one should be next
OPINION: Felix Desmarais can't fathom the 'frozen misery' of Hokey Pokey.
Sonya Bateson: Selfish drivers endangering all road users
OPINION: Why are we such terrible drivers?
Zoe Hunter: ‘Uncommon’ or not, earthquakes jolt our complacency
OPINION: This time, we did not have to evacuate. Next time, we might not be so lucky.
Samantha Motion: The raw, burning regret of slacking off in the sun
OPINION: The blistering was so extensive and painful I couldn’t leave the house for days.
Opinion: Junior cricketers traveling in record numbers to Hawke's Bay
OPINION: I have great memories of playing at junior cricket camps.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Kicking the habit of delaying holidays
OPINION: Breaks bring much-needed balance in a crowded life.
Felix Desmarais: Why I’m calling for a moratorium on picnics
OPINION: Camping and picnics have something in common.
Jo Raphael: New Year's resolutions need stickability
OPINION: Congratulations — you made it to a new year, now what will you do?
Luke Kirkness: Drink-driving tests must be ramped up to address the issue
OPINION: The number of breath tests and driving under the influence convictions has shrunk
Pass or fail? - New Zealand's report card
OPINION: Did New Zealand pass or fail this year its report card this year?
Sonya Bateson: Respect the power of the ocean
Opinion: Suddenly, I felt myself being dragged out to sea. It all happened so fast.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Look out for our police officers, they are family, friends and neighbours
Opinion: The public has a responsibility to make sure our behaviour doesn't endanger cops.
Jo Raphael: Ease up on the booze for a clear head
OPINION: We're no longer consuming alcohol like we used to
Tommy Wilson: No one has been made poor by giving
OPINION: Money will not take care of our homeless, but the community can.
Felix Desmarais: The five types of Boxing Day
Opinion: Which type of Boxing Day will you have?
Maryana Garcia on the foodbank appeal: People are gifts who keep on giving
Opinion: Journalist reflects on the gifts the appeal has given her.
Another holly, jolly Bay of Plenty news parody
OPINION: Samantha Motion returns with another musical take on the year in news
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on crime waves fuelled by price of tobacco
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Paul Hickey: 2022 highlights, breakfast show, merry Christmas
Paul Hickey discusses some highlights of 2022 and wishes the community a merry Christmas.
Opinion: Thank you Rotorua for amazing generosity in 2022 Christmas Appeal
Rotorua Weekender reporter Shauni James shares appeal highlights and thanks.
Luke Kirkness: Common sense must prevail over the summer break
OPINION: We can't let Christmas or summer be an excuse not to isolate.
Sonya Bateson: Christmas is a time to cherish family and home
OPINION: Home is where your family is.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the construction slow-down
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Premium Debate: Nation staring at decades of pain
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: My prediction for 2023
Opinion: While I don’t have a crystal ball, it is clear that 2023 will be a tough year.
Crispian Stewart: Visiting cricketers inject more talent into region
Opinion: We should do our best to make the UK visitors welcome.